Brecknock
Also known as Howell's Mill Seat
About Brecknock
Brecknock was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 24, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Camden’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, architecture and agriculture, at the state level. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isBuilding in Delaware, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Finding Brecknock
0.5 miles north of Camden off U.S. 13, in Camden, DE
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Brecknock
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Brecknock
Is Brecknock on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 24, 1974 (Register number 74000596).
Is Brecknock a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Dickinson House, 5.3 miles away.
Can you visit Brecknock?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Brecknock?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75323946 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.